At the beginning of February I posted about the things I would like to learn to create. Since then I've found a number of projects, on line and in person, I find very appealing and finally organized them in a manner which just might get them done. I am feeling very productive.
Last Saturday, it did get me to the store. The dangerous part! I took Caden with me to the DeSerres store for some creative goodness. I prefer DeSerres, even though it is a bit of a hike, to Curry's (sparce and expensive) or Michael's (junky even when things are not and WAY too expensive) and DeSerres appeals to my inner artist as opposed to my inner crafter even though everything is a craft in one way, shape or form. I'm feeling more productive!
I even have a time-line since one of the projects has to be done before Easter! I know that gives me ONE thing done, but at least it's a start. And yes, I bought supplies for significantly more than just one thing. It's amazing how a very small basket can become a very expensive purchase.
So, here are the materials and the corresponding projects:
Jute: for jute wrapped Easter Eggs. I'm going to wrap styrofoam eggs in jute. They'll be finished off with a ribbon and placed in a basket. Break out the glue gun!
Glass Paint: I have some goblets here that are more than a little boring. I've always wanted to paint them and finally picked up some paint, so I'll be able to personalize and decorate to look the way I like!
Brayer: I have the ability and the materials, just not the brayer. Fixed that problem, I now have the brayer so there's nothing stopping me from making some dream boards, multimedia canvases or stone coasters, right?
Moleskine Journal: Not just lined but GRIDDED! I now have all of the supplies collected for my upcoming Week in the Life project.
China Ink: I saw some really neat mugs at a specialty shop in our very posh downtown strip and they had stamped messages on them. I bought some ink that is supposed to be "dishwasher resistant". We'll see!
Sharpie Poster Paint: I have heard so much about this stuff and I've been on the look-out for it for over a year. When I saw the display I was overjoyed! I actually have a file of things done with this paint and am looking forward to what I can do to some of my photographs.
Pens, Staedtler: I have always been a great fan of Staedtler products and love their pens. I have never used them on my scrapbook projects as it's a carry-over from my days with Creative Memories. All that "is it archival". Last week I went to write on a layout and EVERY SINGLE American Crafts Precision Pen I owned was DRY. Now, I don't write on my layouts often, but when I do I want them to work! So out came my fine Staedtler pens and I bought some thicker 1.0mm to join them! Pens, Micron: Now, for the black pens which I use more often, I had to buy some more so I picked up the Micron Pens in .01, .03, .05 and .08. Now I might just have to use them :)
Kolo Albums: I died and when to heaven when I found these things! Ever since the brilliant Liz Tamanaha and Aud Neal teamed up to do their Blueprints: Conversations in Album Design (Aud | Liz) I fell in love with the albums in the photograph they use. With Mother's Day coming up, my step sister moving to Oakville in May, my youngest step sister having a baby in June, I have no doubt I'll be getting a lot of use out of these babies. I bought a bright orange one as well as a lovely green one. The whole collection is stunning and I'm sure to be collecting more.
The DeSerres haul!
No doubt these supplies will lead to more projects, and more, and more. Just what I am hoping for them to do. As I tackle these adventures in crafting, I will definitely post photos - before and after for sure. We'll have to see about the during.
What is on your creative to do list?
